Finances

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?

100

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?

Buy groceries instead of eating out

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?

Yes

How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?

None

How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?

Beginner

What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?

French 4 honors

How many hours per day did you use the language?

Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?

Go out in to town and try to talk to the locals. Use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

Dorm

* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

Local Students

* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

Local Students

About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?

Food

Scenery

Prople

* What could be improved?

Language

Out of country trips

Work load

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?

How to speak more Italian

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer

The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.